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State of Artistic Freedom 2024 is a report documenting violations of artistic freedom worldwide. Meanwhile 2023 saw no let-up in attacks on artists and cultural workers who have suffered imprisonment, legal cases, physical attacks and even death for having created works of art or participated in campaigns for social and political justice across the world. The violations highlighted in this report range from death sentences, lengthy sentences, trials, closures and the banning of exhibitions, festivals and performances, to threats on social media and digital shutdowns.

What do audiences think cultural organizations should do to take responsibility for influencing views on climate change? This year Act Green survey has been used by organisations across the UK to influence their sustainability strategies. Some findings: 1) Cultural audiences and visitors are more concerned about the climate emergency than the general public, particularly those aged under 35 and those with children; 2) Most audiences and visitors have made changes to their lifestyle to help tackle the climate emergency and are less concerned than the general population about affordability when thinking about changes which will help the environment; and 3) Audiences and visitors would support a range of fundraising initiatives, and sustainability accreditation would make audiences feel more positive towards organisations and more likely to support them.

Through this publication, the aim is to extract insights into the various roles that public funders, artists, unions, resource organisations, and institutions, can undertake in promoting and enacting fair pay practices. The report sheds light on possible gaps in existing frameworks, as well as areas outside of regulations and legal enforcement. Furthermore, the publication discusses the various dilemmas within the fair pay debate that hinder positive change. It presents several examples of successful policies and advocacy processes and addresses obstacles that may prevent the integration of fair practices into policies and everyday operations.

FULCRUM and Visions for the Future bring together socio-cultural workers from across Europe in a series of three brainstorming sessions. This is a report of the first gathering. The participants identified a huge variety of challenges the cultural centres currently face. This diversity can lead to a sense of isolation as the centres tackle these issues within their own contexts. By analyzing the initial responses, it was possible to recognise patterns and commonalities among the topics raised. This process of organization and connection revealed a complex web of interrelated challenges, highlighting the interconnected nature of the efforts. The reports contains a short reflexion opon the challenges.

Artificial intelligence (AI) affects multiple dimensions of international cultural relations. Amidst increasing geopolitical competition and a global search for new AI governance frameworks, international cultural relations affect AI development and vice versa. How does AI impact cultural sectors? How can institutions and actors engaged in international cultural relations ensure ethical and responsible technology use, as well as mitigate imbalances accentuated by AI systems? What does a strategy for work in the field of international cultural relations in the AI era look like?

This document presents an analysis of calls for cultural mobility opportunities for disabled artists and arts workers posted to the On the Move website during a period of more than 4 years from 1 January 2020 to 31 May 2024. The first chapter presents an analysis of calls for cultural mobility opportunities. The second chapter builds on contributions from key experts during the webinar and additional interviews. It aims to better identify the challenges faced by disabled artists and culture professionals in accessing international opportunities, while discussing practical solutions and local initiatives. The third chapter summarises evidence from recent literature addressing opportunities for professional development among disabled artists and culture professionals, with particular attention to factors that may enable or hinder engagement in international mobility.